Vive_La_Villa Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 On 20/05/2023 at 21:23, Don_Simon said: I completely agree, they were achievements. But this conversation isn't about what's an achievement or what isn't, I think. It's about is John McGinn a Villa legend, and a playoff win / last day survival in which he played a team role, doesn't constitute legend status. (It would for Blues). What about after he lifts the Conference and then the Europa cup in back to back seasons? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: What about after he lifts the Conference and then the Europa cup in back to back seasons? L. E. G. E. N. D. Because then we've achieved something. (Something absolutely wonderful!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Da fuq is he doing on page 2?? He was magnificent today- as one of his biggest critics under the previous regime his improvement is synonymous with the improvement of us. Best ever display in our shirt. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Best battling qualities in the league? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I’d have been happy with ten million for him in September. What a turn around. So happy for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lexicon Posted May 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2023 Unai Emery is the best thing that ever happened to him. He was coasting by under Smith and Gerrard to quite an extent, as he was extremely likable and generally put a shift in, but under a harsher taskmaster who isn't looking to be friends with players, but rather their teacher, his rise has been incredible. McGinn's committed himself 100% to becoming a proper professional and it's paying dividends. Massive credit to him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2023 IF there is anyone you wanted shielding that ball in the end for us, it would be him. He's come all the way from the Championship with us, and dragged himself out of the doldrums. Take a bow! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Loved him celebrating with the fans as he won the corner at the end. What a ledge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sulberto21 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 By simplifying his game he’s actually become more dangerous. By becoming fitter he’s not blowing out his arse after 60 minutes. by becoming more tactically aware he’s not missing off the ball runners and by becoming stronger his tenacity is much more useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Just now, Sulberto21 said: By simplifying his game he’s actually become more dangerous. By becoming fitter he’s not blowing out his arse after 60 minutes. by becoming more tactically aware he’s not missing off the ball runners and by becoming stronger his tenacity is much more useful. I honestly think he stopped drinking too. He's in much, much better shape now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Owe this man a huge apology, under such an elite manager he has been sensational. It’s so great to be proven wrong So much fight, spirit, tenacity, determination and QUALITY. He fights and bleeds for this club… Well done John Thank you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Easily our most improved player this year. Was diabolical under Slippy G and in truth hadn't been good for quite some time but is now immense and one of the first names on the team sheet. Credit to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Best battling qualities in the league? YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypuzzle Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said: Are those abs?!! What a transformation by our captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, AshVilla said: Loved him celebrating with the fans as he won the corner at the end. Moment of the game, for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I suppose the biggest credit and compliment I could pay him is that he’s genuinely become PROPER CAPTAIN MATERIAL. It’s a shocking yet pleasant surprise King Unai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thats2 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, lexicon said: Unai Emery is the best thing that ever happened to him. He was coasting by under Smith and Gerrard to quite an extent, as he was extremely likable and generally put a shift in, but under a harsher taskmaster who isn't looking to be friends with players, but rather their teacher, his rise has been incredible. McGinn's committed himself 100% to becoming a proper professional and it's paying dividends. Massive credit to him. Are there players at other clubs for whom this might be true as well? Potential bargain signings struggling due to situation? I know we have the money to spend but Moreno's proved Unai has an eye for talent no matter the fee. Barnes might qualify I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted May 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted May 28, 2023 Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Thats2 said: Are there players at other clubs for whom this might be true as well? Potential bargain signings struggling due to situation? I know we have the money to spend but Moreno's proved Unai has an eye for talent no matter the fee. Barnes might qualify I suppose. Of course there will be but I think that projects shouldn't be first-choice picks tbh - while Emery is a magician, our recruitment will always have an element of minimising risks and we can't afford to have too many players in a transitional phase of their careers, where they might work out or might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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